Recap: Green Bay vs. Youngstown St

Green Bay, WI (SportsNetwork.com) - Keifer Sykes led the way with 24 points and nine assists, as the Green Bay Phoenix downed the Youngstown State Penguins, 85-69, in Horizon League action at the Resch Center.

Green Bay shot 44.4 percent from the field in the first half and missed all six of its 3-point tries. Youngstown State shot just 41.9 percent but did hit on 4-of-10 from beyond the arc in the first. Trailing 34-25 with under five minutes to play in the half, the Phoenix finished the period on a 15-4 run to take 40-38 lead into halftime.

In the second half, the Phoenix knocked down 66.7 percent of their field goal tries, but again were not successful from deep, missing their three 3-point attempts in the period. The Penguins struggled from the field, making only 38.1 percent of their field goal tries, including 3-of-10 from 3-point distance. Green Bay used a 17-3 run early in the second to build a double- digit lead and Youngstown State never challenged again, as the Phoenix cruised to their sixth straight victory.

Green Bay dominated in the paint, outscoring Youngstown State 58-20. The Phoenix also finished with a 20-8 advantage in fast break points.